Toyota’s Lexus has diverted about 35,000 vehicles intended for China and the Middle East to the U.S. market, helping alleviate a domestic supply shortage amid growing demand. The move comes as the luxury brand prepares to roll out updates to key models and introduce new performance-oriented and flagship vehicles. Industry analysts suggest the shift could provide much-needed inventory relief for dealers and buyers. The strategy also aligns with Lexus’s broader expansion plans, including the launch of its high-performance GR series and the return of the Century sedan.
Lexus secured roughly 35,000 vehicles originally bound for China and the Middle East, easing a U.S. supply crunch as the brand plans updates to core models and launches GR and Century.
